Hi ncg. 10 mg a day seems relatively low for a starting point from what I have read of other people's experiences.Glad it has helped a lot. I started on 15 mg which took away all symptoms and I could get out of bed, as you mentioned. My g.p. has more or less left it to me to get down to a level of stiffness that I find bearable. Now with this pandemic thing a lot of people are trying even harder to cut right back, but who knows how much the prednisonel affects our immune systems. Perhaps if we generally don't get many colds etc. its not all that vital. I also got some information at the start that we should have a supply of prednisone in case we have a flare up, which I suppose that means symptoms worsening. Also I was getting new glasses at the time and the optometrist pointed out to be wary of head aches because in some cases in develops after PMR and can lead to blindness so to take it very seriously. Sorry can't remember the name...arterial something. I am sorry it has been difficult for you and your husband after his service in Vietnam. I have a vivid memory of waiting to return home from Sydney airport in the lounge, after a holiday in Australia, and seeing a huge column of young men, not in uniform but clearly American soldiers, marching in two by two and out on the tarmac. The line went on for several minutes. They must have been returning to the war zone after r. and r. and there was something so sad watching them. Looking ahead but very subdued. I had never seen anything as close up as that and never did again. Anyhow hope you have a peaceful Easter, and the PMR behaves itself.